An Empire style gilt bronze portico clock, 19th century

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An Empire style gilt bronze portico clock, 19th century
Of architectural form, the case modelled as an Egyptian temple gateway, with pierced stylised foliate mounts and panels of hieroglyphics, the white enamel dial with Roman chapters and Arabic minute sweep inscribed Ravrio Bronzier a Paris, Mesnil, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell
17in. (43.8cm.) high

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Pierre Kjellberg La pendule Franaise, Les ditions de l'Amateur 1997. A clock of conforming design is illustrated as plate A on page 382.

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